Ford summit outlines plan to curb inflation
Ford urged Congress to join in revving up the economy and backing a balanced budget for fiscal year starting July 1. He avoided direct Watergate references, promised no illegal taps, and praised Nixon’s foreign policy while signaling focus on wage price controls and limited inflation. Aides expect an economic summit within two weeks with broad participation.
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Congress reacts to Ford speech as Democrats show cautious support
Democratic senators Abourezk Bayh Jackson and Mansfield offered cautious praise for Ford. Abourezk praised the spirit but faulted his lack of detailed inflation plans. Mansfield lauded the tone and urged a forthcoming economy summit. Jackson called it a strong start, Scott called it a needed good speech. Griffin labeled it assinine.
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Peak storm claims eight women climbers deaths
A severe mountain storm swept the peak area, killing eight women climbers. Officials report safety teams and Soviet Sports Committee leaders, including Koval, are involved in the ongoing investigation and response.
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Nixon Tapes Sent to Jaworski Amid Cover-Up Claims
In Houston and Washington reports two weeks of legal maneuvering unfold after tapes of Nixon with H R Halderman are ordered sent to Jaworski. Attorneys challenge use of White House notes. lawyers claim Nixon resignation heightens perception of conspiracy charges. Meanwhile a Houston teen dies crushed by movable bleachers at the Astrodome. President Ford to address Veterans of Foreign Wars in Chicago. Lenin Peak climbing tragedy involved Soviet and American climbers with seven Soviet women found dead and three Americans and six Japanese locating bodies near the summit.
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Younger in ruling on Reinecke continues discussion
In a letter to a group, Justice Younger invites testing the correctness of the court's opinion and denial by filing man date proceedings before the California Supreme Court. He notes that granting a request would move the action to a trial court, delaying resolution, while denial provides an option to file suit for a prompt authoritative decision from the Court.
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Climbers Die in Swiss Alps Amid Matterhorn and Rimpfischhorn Trips
Four climbers—two Austrians and two West Germans—died in the Matterhorn region after ignoring a guide’s warning on a dangerous route. The Austrians fell hundreds of yards, while the Germans perished scaling Mt. Rimpfischhorn. Police reported the deaths in Zermatt.
RTD strike snarls Southern California traffic
A two day RTD walkout by about 4000 drivers and mechanics crippled Los Angeles area transit. Buses were reduced to 1969 as thousands used cars and taxis or hitched rides. Negotiations collapsed with no talks planned and wage demands from UTU and ATU remain unresolved.
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Strong Alaska quake hits Palmer near Adak Island
A strong earthquake registered 4.2 on the Richter scale and struck 70 miles southwest of Adak Island, jolting the Mentian Islands area. The National Weather Service noted slight damage at Adak Naval Station from moved or toppled furniture but reported no injuries.
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Cyprus conference canceled amid Cyprus talks standoff
Geneva AP report says a Turkish compromise conference on Cyprus was canceled with Turkey recalling its Athens envoy and asserting its troops could seize the entire island. Greek Cypriot President Clerides suggested a possible meeting Wednesday as Britain proposed a 48 hour recess.
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